UNSW STILL ATTRACTS THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


In 1949, the first international student entered the gates of the University of New South Wales (UNSW). More than sixty years on, it remains the university of choice for many.


Indonesian-born Dr Alex Soeriyadi completed a Bachelor of Engineering and Industrial Chemistry at UNSW, which then led him to a PhD in polymer chemistry. During his studies he completed industrial traineeships at Tooheys Brewery and BlueScope Steel, which was supporting his PhD project along with the Australian Research Council.


His mentor at BlueScope Steel, Phil Barker, says Alex is considered one of the best and brightest in his field. His experience at UNSW has been so positive that both his younger sisters have now joined him to study there.


“It’s not just the research excellence at UNSW that has attracted my family, it’s the environment in which you do the research, the ability to do work experience and the multicultural feel of the University,” he says.


UNSW welcomed its first international students in 1952 under the Colombo Plan, an initiative designed to up-skill the Asia-Pacific region.


“A significant proportion of our early students under the Colombo Plan returned to work in important positions, so our reputation is very


well received through subsequent generations,” says Aleksandr Voninski, Executive Director, UNSW International.


“Today’s international students and their parents are very savvy – they can research the options easily and they are drawn to UNSW because it is recognised for excellence in a variety of ranking systems around the world.”


UNSW ranked in the top 100 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 52th in the 2012 QS World University Rankings out of 700 universities.


UNSW is also recognised as having the strongest links to industry of any Australian university. Modelled on MIT and other US and European technical universities, it is the only Australian research- intensive university with a scientific, technological and professional focus.


Its flexible study options across a range of disciplines, over 200 exchange destinations worldwide, and an extensive industry experience and careers program, has led to UNSW graduates being among the most employable in Australia.


As well as fantastic graduate outcomes, it’s the rich experience of studying in this part of Sydney – with its modern campus and proximity to Sydney city and the beaches – that draws many students to UNSW.


The University is in the midst of an A$1 billion upgrade of its facilities, including new state-of-the-art buildings, student accommodation, eating areas and a renovated library – a hub of academic activity where students bring their own devices and staff roam and interact directly with library users.


“Australia is considered a safe destination, it has strong employment rates and withstood the financial crisis well. But it’s also about the experience – with our fantastic weather students here have access to an outdoor lifestyle and a wide range of activities beyond the classroom,” says Voninski.


For more information about UNSW, visit: www.international.unsw.edu.au


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